Quantitative RT‐PCR for the enumeration of noroviruses (Norwalk‐like viruses) in water and sewage

Aims:  Aims of investigation: (i) develop a quantitative RT‐PCR for noroviruses and (ii) evaluate it on environmental samples.

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